The past two years have been difficult for myriad reasons in Montana and across the United States. In addition to the national challenges, the roads have become increasingly dangerous. Drivers are taking liberties with the law by speeding, driving under the influence,...
Missoula Personal Injury Blog
What medical conditions are often missed by negligent physicians?
Nothing feels worse than knowing you are sick but receiving no answer about your condition from your physician. The fact is, certain conditions are often overlooked by physicians who do not take the care necessary to make a proper diagnosis. Sadly, these misdiagnoses...
A car accident can ruin a young person’s life
Car accidents can have major consequences for young Montana residents. The injuries can be substantial or life-threatening, permanently altering a young person’s life. Young victims may experience high medical costs, extensive mental and emotional suffering or the...
Distracted driving becoming more and more dangerous
America has a special occasion for so many different causes. If you look a little, you can probably find a special occasion for pretty much everything on a designated day, week, or month. For example, April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which...
Elements of a wrongful death action and possible damages
While death is an inevitable part in life, it can be difficult to accept or cope with. This is especially true when a loved one is suddenly and tragically killed in an accident caused by the negligence of another. While there is nothing that could be done to bring...
What are the rules for clearing ice and snow in Missoula?
In Missoula and across Montana, there are many winter activities that can be enjoyed when there is snow on the ground. From sledding to skiing to simply playing outside with children, it can be a fun and bonding experience. However, there is no doubt that inclement...
Determining liability in a truck accident
The trucking industry is an essential service to the American economy, and so truck operators have a stressful job that requires long hours driving thousands of miles to haul goods across the country. Truck drivers must have special skills that allow them to maneuver...
Crash involved several cars? Consider accident reconstruction
When it comes to determining fault, many car accidents are straightforward. A car runs a stop sign and t-boned another vehicle, or a driver swerves over the center line into oncoming traffic thereby causing a head-on collision. But in some instances, multiple vehicles...
What are the consequences of distracted driving?
Motor vehicle accidents in Montana and elsewhere are occurring frequently these days, and the reports of wrong-way crashes, rear-end collisions and lane-changing sideswipes more often seem to be the causes. But why are drivers inclined to drive in a hazardous way that...
Who can file and receive wrongful death damages in Montana?
The death of a family member or loved one due to a catastrophic injury caused by someone else’s intentional, reckless or negligent actions is something many people never get over. Aside from the severe emotional and mental distress, the victim’s loved ones may be left...
